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New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 1 pm:
    
    NATION
    
    DEL1 MANMOHAN SINGH-OBITUARY
    * Manmohan Singh: India's 'reforms' man and politician with a difference
    New Delhi: He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was the scholar and architect of the India of today who evolved into a stubbornly resolute politician. *

    DEL32 MANMOHAN-LD PM
    * Manmohan Singh's life will serve as lesson to coming generations: PM Modi
    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his predecessor Manmohan Singh's death as a big loss to the nation, asserting that his commitment to the people and the country's development would always be respected. *

    DEL33 MANMOHAN-TRIBUTES
    * PM Modi, Sonia among top leaders to pay homage to Manmoham Singh at his residence
    New Delhi: Several top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday paid tributes to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his residence on 3 Motilal Nehru Road, the sprawling bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi that served as his retirement abode for over 10 years.

    DEL19 MANMOHAN-POETIC SIDE
     The poetic side of Manmohan Singh
    New Delhi: A leader of reserve and quiet dignity, former prime minister Manmohan Singh had a keen taste for Urdu verses, and his poetic banters with BJP leader Sushma Swaraj in the Lok Sabha are among the most viewed parliamentary debates on social media.

    DEL4 MANMOHAN-MOURNING
     National flag to be flown at half-mast during state mourning: Govt
     New Delhi: A seven-day state mourning will be observed throughout the country as a mark of respect to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away last night, and during this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India, the Union Home Ministry has announced.

    DEL17 MANMOHAN-RBI
     Singh's contributions as architect of India's economic reforms have left indelible mark: RBI guv
     New Delhi: Manmohan Singh's contributions as the architect of India's economic reforms have left an indelible mark, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday as he paid tribute to the departed soul.

    DEL23 CLIMATE-REVIEW-REPORT
     Climate change led to 41 additional days of extreme heat in 2024, says new report
    New Delhi: The world experienced an average of 41 more days of extreme heat in 2024 due to climate change, a new report said on Friday.

    DEL3 MANMOHAN-GREEN GOALS
    Manmohan Singh blended growth with green goals
     New Delhi: Manmohan Singh, often hailed as the architect of modern India’s economic reforms, also championed environmental conservation and climate action during his decade-long tenure as prime minister (2004–2014).

    DEL30 MANMOHAN-PB-NEIGHBOUR
     Amritsar neighbour recalls Manmohan Singh's humility
    Amritsar: People who live next to the house here where former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spent his growing up years on Friday recalled his humble nature, terming his passing away an irreparable loss.


    
    BUSINESS

    DEL14 BIZ-RUPEE-OPEN
     Rupee falls 8 paise to hit new record low of 85.35 against US dollar in early trade
     Mumbai: The rupee slid for the fourth straight session, depreciating 8 paise to hit a new all-time low of 85.35 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday due to strengthening American currency and relentless outflow of foreign capital.
    


    LEGAL

    LGD5 SC-FARMERS PROTEST
     SC notice to Punjab govt on contempt plea over non-compliance with order on medical aid to Dallewal
    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the life and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, and directed the Punjab government to take all measures to ensure that he was given medical aid.
    

    FOREIGN

    FGN16 YEAR-US
     US 2024: Trump makes dramatic return to presidency, India-US relationship remains 'in a very strong place'
    New York: It was a dramatic year for the US in which President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid after his poor performance in a nationally televised debate against Republican candidate Donald Trump, a convicted felon who survived two assassination attempts during a bitter campaign.

    FGN14 US-JAISHANKAR-SULLIVAN
     Jaishankar meets NSA Sullivan at White House, discusses regional, global developments
    San Francisco: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the White House during which both the leaders had a wide-ranging discussion on the progress of India-US strategic partnership.

    FGN12 MANMOHAN-WORLD-REAX
     Condolences pour in from world leaders on Manmohan Singh's death
    Washington: Condolences have poured in from across the globe, including from the US, Canada and Sri Lanka following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

    FGN11 US-MANMOHAN
     'Manmohan Singh was one of the greatest champions of US India strategic partnership': Blinken
    San Francisco: The US has offered its condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling him "one of the greatest champions of the bilateral strategic partnership." ***
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